Louisville native Drew Combs' bike polo team is known as 'The Greens' and one of about 15 from North American competing at this week's World Hardcourt Bike Polo Championships in Florida.

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Jonathan Lintner
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The tunnel under Central Avenue at Papa John's Stadium - the one that separates the Green and Red lots and fills with "CARDS" cheers about six times a year - has a special use for Drew Combs.

He and anywhere from 25-30 bike polo players in Louisville regularly create a court space with plywood barriers to play their sport, which Combs describes as a mix of horse polo and hockey - but of course, on a bicycle.

"If you like to cycle, and you like the idea of a competitive sport where you can challenge yourself and meet people from all over the world, this is a great sport," Combs said. ...